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1990 Foretravel Specifications

Specifications, Brochures, Floor Plans & Photos

Brochures

  • Last year of Stainless Steel bumpers. The U300/U280 was double stacked compared to U225 & U240.

Grand Villa U225 Featured in Motorhome Magazine
1990 U280 Specifications

Photos

Specifications

1990 Foretravel U280

Models & Codes

MODEL NO WHEEL BASE RETAIL
Foretravel 3600 228“ $250,500
Foretravel 3800 252” $259,500
Foretravel 4000 276“ $273,500
Model number denotes approx. length
CODE DESCRIPTION
SB SIDE BATH, TWIN BEDS
SBI SIDE BATH, ISLAND BED
SAI SIDE AISLE, ISLAND BED
SBID SIDE BATH, ISLAND BED, DINETTE

Features

WEIGHTS/RATINGS

WEIGHTS/RATINGS

  • Fresh water capacity: 98 gal.
  • Waste water capacity: 108 gal.
  • Fuel tank capacity: 148 gal.
  • LP tank capacity: 270 lb.
  • Interior Height: 77”
  • Wheelbase: 228“/36', 252”/38', 276“/40'
  • Available Lengths: 36', 38', 40'
  • GVWR: 28,000 lb.

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVE

  • (2)-200 amp. hour batteries
  • 100% 8 bag air-ride suspension
  • 148 gallon fuel tank
  • 160 amp alternator
  • 160 amp battery isolator
  • 2” square receiver hitch
  • 275/80R 22.5 PXZA Michelin 35 tires
  • Air disk brakes
  • Air hose for tire service
  • Allison MT643 transmission
  • Caterpillar 3208T 250 H.P.
  • Cruise control
  • Dry air cleaner
  • Dual electric wipers & washers
  • Engine compartment light
  • Engine coolant heater - 110V
  • Foretravel chassis 28,000 GVWR
  • Full instrumentation
  • Halogen headlights
  • Heavy duty radiator; bolted construction
  • One piece Alcoa 55 aluminum wheels
  • Padded automotive type dash with swing up top for easy service
  • Padded sun visors
  • Power steering
  • Racor fuel filler
  • Radiator water recovery system
  • Stainless steel bumpers
  • Transmission oil cooler

LIVABILITY

LIVABILITY

  • 1 1/2“ block Styrofoam 05 Insulation
  • 20” Stereo TV in living area
  • 36 x 76 Twin beds-SB
  • 4 burner cooktop with gas oven
  • 40 channel CB radio
  • 6-way electric driver seat base
  • 60 x 80 queen-size bed - SBI
  • All wood drawers on full extension
  • ball bearing glides
  • AM/FM/cassette stereo in bedroom
  • Automatic closet lights
  • Built-in 13“ color TV&VCR in bedroom
  • Built-in vacuum cleaner
  • Carpeted overhead cabinets
  • Cedar lined wardrobe closet
  • Corian countertops in kitchen & bath
  • Corian table w/chairs on 40 SAI & SBID
  • Corian lavatory bowl
  • Curtains and sheers
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Deluxe carpet & pad
  • Digital alarm dock in bedroom
  • Digital clock
  • Dometic AES ref/freezer (except SAI)
  • Dometic AES ref/freezer w/built-in icemaker (SAI only)
  • Double stainless steel sink
  • Electronic AM/FM/cassette
  • with seek & scan
  • Exterior cable TV hookup
  • Eye level microwave/convection oven
  • Fiberglass underskin
  • Floor level night lights
  • Fluorescent lighting throughout
  • Full screen door
  • Generator switch in bedroom & cockpit
  • Ice maker (except SAI models)
  • Large bath/shower & tub combination
  • Laundry Bag on SAI model
  • Lavatory drawer on SB & SBI
  • Lighted vanity with mirror
  • Motor-aid water heater with electronic ignition
  • One piece fiberglass roof and sidewalls
  • Porch & entry lights
  • Power ceiling vent in bath area
  • Real wood paneling
  • Recliner & swivel chair
  • Reclining pilot & co-pilot seats
  • Slide-out pantry on SBI
  • Sofa bed
  • Thermostatically controlled fresh
  • air ventilator
  • Trash compactor except on 3600 series
  • dinette models
  • TV antenna with booster
  • Wardrobe dressing mirrors
  • Washer/dryer connections on 4000 series
  • Water pump switch in bath A kitchen
  • Water purifier

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL

  • 110 volt automatic changeover
  • 110 voltmeter & polarity meter
  • 50 AMP shoreline
  • 6.5 K.W. generator/LP fuel
  • 75 Amp. convener-charger
  • Exterior 110v outlet
  • Master battery disconnect switch
  • Trailer wiring

SAFETY

SAFETY

  • Back-up lights
  • Hack-up monitor
  • Docking lights
  • Emergency exit in side windows
  • Emergency flashers
  • Entry door hand rail
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Halogen fog lights
  • LP gas leak detector
  • Large outside remote mirrors with wide angle vision, heated
  • Park lights
  • Seal bells
  • Self canceling directional signal lights
  • Smoke detector
  • Steel cage with aluminum roof frame
  • Tinted safety glass
  • Warning triangle reflector kit

HEATING/COOLING

HEATING/COOLING

  • 17,600 BTU auto/AC
  • (2)-13,500 BTV roof AC with heat strips
  • (2)-35,000 BTU ducted furnaces with electronic ignition (16,000 +15,000 on 3600 series)
  • 37,000 BTU auto heat/def.

CONVENIENCE

CONVENIENCE

  • 108 gal.waste water capacity
  • 110v air compressor
  • 77” interior height
  • 98 gallon water capacity
  • 270 lb. LPG tank
  • Air leveling system
  • Computer screen systems monitor
  • Conveniently located dump hose and valves
  • Doorbell
  • Dual Hadley air horns
  • Glove box
  • Large bus type belly storage
  • Large interior storage
  • Map lights for pilot & co-pilot
  • Pilot & co-pilot ducted fan system
  • Remote spot/flood light
  • Roof mounted rack and ladder
  • Safe
  • Storage compartment lights
  • Telephone jack
  • 2 gallon pre-charged air/water accumulator

OPTIONS

Options

  • Awning Package I $1623
    • Window awnings covering four windows ($824)
    • Patio Awning ($856)
    • Two matching chairs ($85)
  • Awning Package II $1813
    • Window awnings covering five windows ($1050)
    • Patio Awning ($856)
    • Two matching chairs ($85)
  • Awning Package III $2294
    • Window awnings covering six windows ($1236)
    • Patio Awning ($856)
    • Two matching chairs ($85)
  • Convenience Package $2294
    • LP connections for Bar-B-Que ($94)
    • 100 lb. slide out freezer ($1250)
    • Solar battery charger ($550)
    • Modular storage cabinet ($600)
  • Deluxe Kitchen Package $478
    • High rise faucet ($120)
    • Instant hot water dispenser ($175)
    • Blender ($225)
  • Luxury Package $1531
    • Accent wall covering bedroom only ($420)
    • Parquet Flooring, kitchen only ($990)
    • Sealand china toilet ($120)
    • Personalized entrance door lighted assist handle ($35)
    • Leaded beveled glass insert for china cabinet door, SAI only ($100)
  • Power Package $553
    • Power passenger seat ($330)
    • Power windshield curtain ($250)
  • Sound Option $975
    • Sony Compact Disc Player/Changer ($975)
  • Washer / Dryer Package (4000 only) $2042
    • Washer/Dryer ($2000)
    • 6 gallon 3-way water heater ($220)